We’re talking to Melissa K. Norris and getting tips for growing a year’s worth of food in our gardens on today’s Pantry Chat!
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It’s that time of year again where the seed catalogs are pouring in and we’re daydreaming about our spring and summer gardens. But how do you go about planning what to plant in your garden?
This week, we have a really special episode as Carolyn is sitting down with her good friend, Melissa Norris to talk about garden planning.
We’re also giving you a sneak peek into Melissa’s newest book, “The Family Garden Plan: Grow a Year’s Worth of Sustainable and Healthy Food”, where she teaches us, step by step, how to plan for a garden that will grow a year’s worth of food for your family.
Join us as we spend time answering questions and sharing tips for planning and planting a bountiful garden.
Be sure to grab Melissa’s newest book now so you can start planning your garden! (aff. link)
Time Stamps
0:00 – Chit Chat
7:08 – Q & A – Can you add plantain leaf to your Super Greens Powder?
11:29 – What salt do you use for fermenting?
12:55 – Garden Planning
14:08 – Melissa’s Book & Growing enough food for a year.
27:03 – Tips for planning your garden.
32:00 – Bonuses and FREEBIES from Melissa K Norris!
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